Interfaith Relationships as a Powerful Way to Unite Us
When people relate in mutual respect and find joy and purpose for the common good we become a signal of hope that we can live together given our cultural differences.
Islam Values are Not as Different as You May Think
It’s true. Islam shares many values and stories in common with Christianity and Judaism.
How Art is at the Heart of Jewish and Islamic Traditions
Amina and Rainer share their stories about how art became a crucial part of their lives and why art is such an important part of being human and forming human community. They discuss the sensibilities that help frame art in these traditions, especially about the human form in art. They will then describe the sessions…
What is the Meaning of Jesus’s Invitation to Discipleship?
We’ll draw out the meaning of Jesus’s invitation to discipleship “the kingdom of God has come near; repent and trust and act in the good news.” Explore Jesus as a first-century leader within the Abrahamic Tradition. [Terry Kylo]
An Introduction to Judaism and the First Abrahamic Traditions
Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg of Kol Ami in Kirkland, WA offers an introduction to Judaism. Yohanna uses stories and sacred texts to get to the heart of the first of the Abrahamic traditions. She will explore how Jewish communities respond to changes over time in deep conversation with the past, present and future. Since so much…
Stories About Compassion and Forgiveness for the Common Good
We are often overcome with the number and volume of negative stories about one another. Yet there are people in every community around the world engaging the challenges of their community. This conversation will offer some positive stories about how people of all wisdom traditions are working for reconciliation and acting together for the common…
The How and Why of Interfaith
The fact is that there are many wisdom traditions on the Earth and many more wisdom communities guided by one of them. We are not only “neighbors” but are living in the same neighborhoods. Why is it important for wisdom communities to work together? How can we bring the best of our traditions into the…
Wisdom from Our Neighborhood – Racism in Small Towns
Terry Kyllo in conversation with Anthony Young, the first African American city council person in Anacortes, WA, and community members Keiko McKracken and Amy Hong about their experiences of both inclusion and exclusion in a small town in Washington State.
Wisdom from Our Neighborhood – Kids 4 Peace
Terry has a conversation with youth leaders from Kids 4 Peace about how engaging with people from other traditions has led them deeper into their own tradition, and empowered them to work for the future of all. Learn more at www.k4p.org